Welcome to Temecula Wine Country!

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Set the stage for your weekend getaway with one of the oldest names in Temecula. Mr. Ely Callaway was a pioneer who put wine country on the map over 40 years ago; and today, this famous winery continues to be a popular choice with locals and visitors alike. Enjoy the approachable wine list in addition to an elegant tasting room with hill-top views. For a perfect meal, take a patio seat at Meritage Restaurant, where local and organicallysourced ingredients rule with Mediterranean flair. On the tasting menu: Pinot Gris, Rose of Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Calliope Red; $10 for 6 tastes Mon-Fri, $12 for 6 tastes Sat & Sun 32720 Rancho California Road Temecula, CA 92591; (951) 676-4001 Open daily from 10am to 5pm. Meritage Restaurant hours: open daily for lunch 11am-4pm dinner only on Fri & Sat 5pm-9pm callawaywinery.com



Welcome to Temecula Wine Country!



With more than 30 wineries to visit, it’s impossible to get the full wine country experience without spending some extra time in the heart of Temecula Valley. If you’re visiting from nearby San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, or Palm Springs, this weekend getaway will succeed in making you feel like you’re far away - when in reality, we are just a short drive from home.

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Continue your tour with

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casual

ranch-style complete

winery, with

hay

barrels, horses, and a tasting barn where you

can

sample

some popular varietals. Longshadow’s beautiful lawn and concert stage hosts lively entertainment on the weekends and special events all summer long.  On the tasting menu: Tempranillo, Cinsault, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot; $10, includes logo glass

39847 Calle Contento Temecula, CA 92591 (877) 80-RANCH open Mon-Fri, 12pm-5pm Sat & Sun, 10am-5pm longshadowranchwinery.com

maurice car'rie

Your next stop is a visit to the winsome winery disguised as a Victorian-style farmhouse. Owners Maurice and Bud delight in their extensive gift shop and even host a charming arts and crafts fair every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. The Maurice Car’rie staff recommends pairing the light and fruity wine selections with their notorious Baked Brie in Sourdough Bread (a local favorite.) On the tasting menu: Peach, Pineapple, and Raspberry Sparkling Wines, Pinot Noir, Cream Sherry; $10 for 6 tastes

34225 Rancho California Road Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 676-1711 open daily 10am-5pm mauricecarriewinery.com

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van roekel

Continue up the road to friendly Van Roekel Winery. The sister winery to Maurice Car’rie, this boutique establishment offers fun sparkling wine flavors like Raspberry and Orange, along with a nice deli to fill the belly. Opt for the $15 Tasting Passport, which entitles guests to 6 back-to-back tastings at both Van Roekel and Maurice Car’rie Wineries. What a deal! On the tasting menu: Peach California Sparkling Wine, Chardonnay, Red Table Wine Blend; $10 for 6 tastes, includes logo glass

34567 Rancho California Road Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 699-6961 open 10am-5pm daily

Foot Path Frangipani Hart Keyways Leonesse Longshadow Ranch Lorimar * Lumiere (Opening Soon) Masia de Yabar

Maurice Car’rie Miramonte Monte de Oro Mount Palomar Oak Mountain Palumbo Ponte Robert Renzoni South Coast

Stuart Cellars Thornton Van Roekel Villa di Calabro * Vindemia Wiens Wilson Creek

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Wrap up your 1st day of tasting by

checking into any of these lovely hotels. Whether you crave five-star service or

n at Churon Inn South Coast, In mecula Creek fa & Break st, Te Loma V ista Bed

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Your vineyard villa awaits at the South Coast Winery Resort & Spa. The only resort in wine country, it features luxurious spa treatments, a salt-water pool and jacuzzi, and a complimentary bottle of wine in every room. *Insider’s tip: if you’re not a fan of the wine selection, the concierge will happily exchange it for a similarlypriced bottle. Dinner at The Vineyard Rose is the perfect way to end your first day in Temecula Wine Country - but not before you swing by the tasting room to sample South Coast’s ample wine list. On the tasting menu: Sparkling Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Merlot; $15 for 5 tastes, $18 for 5 Reserve tastes 34843 Rancho California Road Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 587-WINE [9463] tasting room open daily 10am-6pm Vineyard Rose Restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, & dinner daily wineresort.com



Welcome to Temecula Wine Country!

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just need a comfortable place to lay your head, Temecula Wine Country has got you covered.

inn at churon Offering views

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vineyard and

luxury

suites, this stunning Chateau

combines

the best of France, Tuscany, and California wine country all in one.

Remember

to make reservations for

the

five-course

meal with wine pairings, offered every Friday and Saturday evening. On the tasting menu: Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Merlot, Amorosa, Cabernet Sauvignon; $10 for 6 tastes

33233 Rancho California Road Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 694-9071 tasting room open daily 10am-4:30pm innatchuronwinery.com

loma vista

Relax out on the patio and watch the sun set over wine country while enjoying personalized service. Each room at this charming Mission-style Bed and Breakfast has its own spirited theme. The innkeepers are eager to help with insider tips and fill your belly with a delicious homemade breakfast before you start your second day of wine tasting. On the tasting menu: Loma Vista House Red Blend, available for purchase $20

33350 La Serena Way Temecula, CA 9259 (877) 676-7047 lomavistabb.com

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temecula creek inn A Southern California golf

resort

nestled

in the heart of wine country,

Temecula

Creek Inn is always a

pleasant

and

affordable overnight option.

Amenities

include guest suites with lovely balconies overlooking the 27-hole Championship Golf Course. The Temet Grill, offering Californiastyle breakfast, lunch, and dinner will hit the spot! Just 15 minutes from wine country.

44501 Rainbow Canyon Road Temecula, CA 92592 (877) 517-1823 temeculacreekinn.com

Foot Path Frangipani Hart Keyways Leonesse Longshadow Ranch Lorimar * Lumiere (Opening Soon) Masia de Yabar

Maurice Car’rie Miramonte Monte de Oro Mount Palomar Oak Mountain Palumbo Ponte Robert Renzoni South Coast

Stuart Cellars Thornton Van Roekel Villa di Calabro * Vindemia Wiens Wilson Creek

Summitville St. Doffo

. E. Benton Rd Foot Path

Wilson Creek

Glenoaks Rd. Masia de Yabar

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Temecula Creek Inn is located outside of Wine Country. Please refer to your itinerary for an address.

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Welcome to Temecula Wine Country!



With more than 30 wineries to visit, it’s impossible to get the full wine country experience without spending some extra time in the heart of Temecula Valley. If you’re visiting from nearby San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, or Palm Springs, this weekend getaway will succeed in making you feel like you’re far away - when in reality, we are just a short drive from home.

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robert renzoni

Continue your tour on day two with a stop at this winery on Temecula’s other wine trail, De Portola Road. Owners Steve and Valerie Andrews are often found pouring their latest releases in the tasting room. This is a perfect stop for a Sunday, when you can always catch a live musical guest out on the spacious pavilion overlooking the scenic hills and valleys. Don’t forget to pick up a bottle of avocado oil and flavored vinegar for a taste of Temecula at home. On the tasting menu: No Oak Chardonnay, Meritage, Zinfandel, Malbec, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon; $10 for 6 tastes; $15 Premium Taste, includes sparkling & port; $20 VIP Tasting, (reservations required) - includes 6 wines, appetizers and cheese plate

With his family roots firmly planted in the “Old Country,” Robert Renzoni proudly grows classic Bordeaux and Italian grape varieties. He’s the ultimate host and welcomes any visitor with open arms and a kiss on each cheek! After choosing your bottle, stroll up to the grassy picnic area where you can nosh on some light fare as you watch horses follow the old Temecula trail around the vines. On the tasting menu: Sangiovese, Vecchio Frate, Bellissimo, Fiore di Fano, Paradiso Port; $11 for standard tasting, $15 for premium tasting, both include a crystal souvenir glass

36522 Via Verde Temecula, CA 92592 (951) 699-9102 open daily 10am-5pm oakmountainwinery.com

37350 De Portola Road Temecula, CA 92592 (951) 302-VINO (8466) open daily 11am-6pm robertrenzoniwinery.com

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inn at churon If you didn’t opt to stay at The Inn, pop in for a tasting before you exit wine country. This friendly tasting room staff will guide you through a fun, chatty, and educational wine tasting

experience. On the tasting menu: Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Merlot, Amorosa, Cabernet Sauvignon; $10 for 6 tastes

33233 Rancho California Road Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 694-9071 tasting room open daily 10am-4:30pm innatchuronwinery.com

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lorimar

To round out your trip, take a short drive down Rancho California Road to Old Town Temecula and stop into the Lorimar Tasting Room at Front and Main. Music, art, and wine flow at this modern and trendy tasting venue. Before heading back home, be sure to take a stroll into the many mom-and-pop shops for which Old Town is famous. On the tasting menu: Chenin-Blanc-Viognier, Cabernet-Mouvedre, Syrah, Zinfandel-Petit Syrah; $10 for 5 tastes

42031 Main Street Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 240-5177 Sun-Thur 12pm-6pm Fri & Sat 11am-9pm lorimarwinery.com

Foot Path Frangipani Hart Keyways Leonesse Longshadow Ranch Lorimar * Lumiere (Opening Soon) Masia de Yabar

Maurice Car’rie Miramonte Monte de Oro Mount Palomar Oak Mountain Palumbo Ponte Robert Renzoni South Coast

Stuart Cellars Thornton Van Roekel Villa di Calabro * Vindemia Wiens Wilson Creek

Summitville St. Doffo

. E. Benton Rd Foot Path

Wilson Creek

Glenoaks Rd. Masia de Yabar

Monte de Oro

. te Rd l Mon

de Vista

Mon te de

Lorimar

Longshadow

Callaway

Ma

e Call illo r Ca b

. kwy ula P c e Tem

Stuart Cellars

Villa labro di Ca laya de P dera

Briar Rose d. ba R Pau

Van Roekel Maurice Car’rie

Calle Contento

Churon Thornton

South Coast

Anza Rd.

a ren Se La

Mount Palomar Miramonte Baily

Cougar Frangipani

Cir . dal e

Ponte

Falkner

Hart

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Wiens

Lumiere

Europa Village

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Palumbo

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Vindemia

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Baily Briar Rose Callaway Churon Cougar Danza del Sol Doffo Europa Village (Opening Soon) Falkner

Danza del Sol Leonesse

Oak Mountain de Via Ver

Robert Renzoni Keyways